Cup-market stones in Letku near Häme Ox Road are easy to reach as they are located in an old school's yard. Letku is a small village in Tammela in the Tavastia Proper region in Finland.…
Cryptic cup-marked stones in Letku in Tammela
Category: Southern Finland
Explore the last Ice Age at the devil’s field of Kasnäs
While visiting Kasnäs on Kemiö island (Kemiönsaari in Finnish, Kimitoön in Swedish), one of the places I wanted to visit was this devil's field. It is actually a part of the ancient shoreline of the…
Top 15 Helsinki outdoor sights for Midsummer
Nature is never far when you're in Helsinki. There are many excellent outdoor sites you should definitely visit, and the nightless night of Midsummer (Juhannus) is the perfect time. We've put together a Helsinki top…
Paloheinä peak – stairway to a view
Paloheinä is a haven for sports enthusiasts. It has lots of trails in the summer, kilometres of ski tracks in the winter, and the famous Paloheinä stairs for trainers. The views from the top of…
Kasakallio hill is home to ancient tombs and guard lights
Kasakallio is a high hilltop at Östersundom district in Helsinki. It is overlooks the Baltic Sea in the east of Helsinki, and this is also why there is a Bronze Age tomb there. Parking area…
Hiking, beaches, and horses at Talosaari recreation area
Talosaari is located at the Östersundom district of Helsinki, about 18km from downtown. It has four different protected nature areas, and the recreation area itself was created on the lands of an old manor. The…
Haltiala nature trail is at the heart of Helsinki central park
Haltiala is a part of Paloheinä area in northern Helsinki and at the top of Helsinki central park. There are dozens of nature trails at Paloheinä so whatever your fitness or energy levels are, you…
Maiden’s dance rock maze in Loviisa
One always looks for fun and easily accessible nature sights. Well, the Loviisa rock maze which are also known as maiden's dance or troy towns, is right at the centre of Loviisa's historical lower town!…
Protected marsh Heinisuo in Hämeenlinna
Heinisuo in Renko in Hämeenlinna is a marsh that welcomes hikers with a short circle trail around the marsh with duckboards along the way. The protected area is about 390 hectares and consists of different…
Sorlampi nature trail in Nuuksio is the perfect hike
Sorlampi nature trail is a great introduction into Finnish forest landscapes. It has rocky outcroppings over waterways, lush forests, and even Ice Age glacial potholes called giant's kettles. Moreover, Sorlampi is at Nuuksio National Park,…